Austinites, we hope this is music to your ears: The Long Center dropped its 2024 Drop-In lineup and it’s groovy.
This summer’s free outdoor concert series will feature 22 bands headlining the 3D-printed stage. The shows will go down every Thursday from May 23 to Aug. 15 (except July 4) — just bring your blankets + lawn chairs and enjoy the tunes.
Some highlights:
- Bidi Bidi Banda — a Texas tribute to Selena
- Caroline Hale — soul rock
- Grupo Fantasma — Latin funk
- Maya Sampleton — R&B + Afro pop
- Motenko — alt R&B
- Primo the Alien — electropop + EDM
- Restos — Rock
- Sentimental Family Band — country
- Zach Person — indie rock
Every Friday starting May 17, the Long Center will reveal the weekly headliner. RSVPs open every Monday; sign up to stay in the loop. In the meantime, brush up on the 2024 Drop-In artists via this Spotify playlist.